MDFA Podcast
The mission of the MDFA is to enrich the lives of those with movement disorders. MDFA’s vision is to support those with movement disorders using research, education and community.
Episodes
17 episodes
Controversies in the Use of Medications, Herbs, and Early DBS for Parkinson's
Movement disorders neurologists Dr. Paarth Shah and Dr. Virgilio Gerald Evidente will be discussing in a panel discussion type of seminar the controversial issues regarding managing Parkinson’s at different stages.The duo will discuss am...
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Stem Cell & Gene Therapy for Parkinson's & Other Movement Disorders: How Close Are We to a Cure? Part II
Presented by our moderator, Dr. Virgilio Gerald H. Evidente This lecture discusses the pathogenesis of Parkinson’s disease, meaning how and why the pathology occurs.We also went into great details regarding the cell and gen...
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Stem Cell & Gene Therapy for Parkinson's & Other Movement Disorders: How Close Are We to a Cure? Part I
Presented by our main speaker, Jeffrey H. Kordower, Ph.DThis lecture discusses the pathogenesis of Parkinson’s disease, meaning how and why the pathology occurs.We also went into great details regarding the cell and gene therapi...
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52:52
Detecting and Targeting Alpha Synuclein: Are We on a Path Toward a Cure for Parkinson's?
Research has shown that the abnormal protein that accumulates in the cells in Parkinson’s Disease and leads to degeneration of cells is phosphorylated alpha synuclein. Dr. Padma Mahant will be discussing the different ways that alpha synuclein ...
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Urinary or Urologic Issues in Parkinson's Disease and Parkinsonism - Part 2
Urinary or Urologic Issues in Parkinson's Disease and ParkinsonismThis webinar will discuss the various urinary symptoms that patients with Parkinson's disease or parkinsonism experience including frequency of urination, irritable bladd...
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27:21
Imbalance and Dizziness in Movement Disorders - Part 2
Ask the Doctor: Questions from the AudiencePresented by Dr. Diego Torres-Russotto, MD, FAAN
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26:05
The Vibrating Glove: An Exciting Alternative for Parkinson's Part 2
“The Vibrating Glove Can Control Parkinson’s Symptoms.” This session will discuss the exciting new vibrating glove that he has developed to alleviate tremor, stiffness, abnormal walking, slow body movement and balance problems associated with P...
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The Vibrating Glove: An Exciting Alternative for Parkinson's
“The Vibrating Glove Can Control Parkinson’s Symptoms.”This session will discuss the exciting new vibrating glove that he has developed to alleviate tremor, stiffness, abnormal walking, slow body movement and balance problems associated...
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Doc, Do I have Atypical Parkinsonism?
Doc, Do I have Atypical Parkinsonism?by David Shprecher, DO MSsi
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Memory & Cognitive Issues in Parkinson's and other movement disorders.
Memory & Cognitive Issues in Parkinson's and other movement disorders.by Dr. Khashayar DashtipourAsk The Doctor: Questions From The Audienceby Dr. Virgilio Gerald H. Evidente, M.D. DirectorThe program aims to discuss...
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Breakthrough Therapies for Parkinson’s: the Latest and the Greatest
Presentation include:Breakthrough Therapies for Parkinson’s: the Latest and the Greatest Presented by: Dr. Ramon RodriguezAsk the Doctor: Questions from the Audience Presented by Dr. Virgilio Gerald H. Evidente, M.D.The webi...
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Sleep Quality and its Impact on Risk and Symptoms of Parkinson's
Sleep Quality and its Impact on Risk and Symptoms of Parkinson's by Ruchir P. Patel, M.D., FACPAsk The Doctor: Questions From The Audience by Dr. Virgilio Gerald H. Evidente
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Gastrointestinal Symptoms of Parkinson's Disease
Presentations include:Gastrointestinal symptoms of Parkinson's Disease by Dr. Pinky Agarwal, MD, FAANAsk The Doctor: Questions From The Audience by Dr. Virgilio Gerald H. Evidente, M.D. DirectorThe webinar will discuss common ga...
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Tremor: Drug Options, Wearable Devices, DBS & Focused Ultrasound - Speaker 2
Tremor: Drug Options, Wearable Devices, DBS & Focused Ultrasound - Speaker 2The seminar will discuss the different causes of tremor, as well as pharmacologic, nonpharmacologic and surgical options for tremor. The seminar will also c...
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Tremor: Drug Options, Wearable Devices, DBS & Focused Ultrasound - Speaker 1
Tremor: Drug Options, Wearable Devices, DBS & Focused Ultrasound - Speaker 1The seminar will discuss the different causes of tremor, as well as pharmacologic, nonpharmacologic and surgical options for tremor. The seminar will also c...
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